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Photo by Steve Kuperstock, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Was it only a few days ago that Washington Parish was shivering with temperatures in the mid-20's?
What's that old saying? If you don't like the weather in Southeast Louisiana, just wait a little while --- it'll change!
Shown above is the downtown Franklinton temperature early Friday afternoon at First Baptist Church ---- and the 71-degree temperature was expected to rise later in the afternoon. Now that's a temperature swing!
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Pictured is an adult male purple martin. (Photo courtesy of Purple Martin Conservation Association)
In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first purple martins of the year have been spotted in Mississippi.
The birds were seen on Jan. 31 in Gautier, Mississippi, by a purple martin enthusiast – one of many throughout the eastern and central United States who track and report on the birds’ annual migration on behalf of the Purple Martin Conservation Association (PMCA). The migration of these unique birds can be reported and tracked through a community science project called the Scout-Arrival Study.
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The fourth week of the 2026 Regular Session has concluded. Committee work and floor action on a range of health care and insurance-related legislation were a major focus this week, with more than 15 House committees meeting to consider bills. February 3 is the deadline for committees to report general bills and constitutional amendments. The State of the State Address has been postponed until February 4, due to a severe ice storm that impacted large areas of Mississippi.
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The arrest records are published weekly and information in the records is obtained directly from the Clarke County Sheriff’s Department Docket Book. Names of those arrested are not and will not be withheld by request or fee. The arrest docket book is public record and is permissible to view by the public.
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The arrest records are published weekly and information in the records is obtained directly from the Clarke County Sheriff’s Department Docket Book. Names of those arrested are not and will not be withheld by request or fee. The arrest docket book is public record and is permissible to view by the public.
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There are now four Washington Parish Mardi Gras organizations holding parades. As always, everyone is invited to attend the parades and share the fun!
Look for complete information in the annual Mardi Gras section in the February 11 edition of The Era-Leader!
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PARADE SCHEDULE
•Krewe of Odysseus Night Parade
Friday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m.
Regular Franklinton Parade Route
•Magic City Carnival Assn. (MCCA)
Saturday, Feb. 14, 1 p.m.
Regular Bogalusa Parade Route
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There are now four Washington Parish Mardi Gras organizations holding parades. As always, everyone is invited to attend the parades and share the fun!
Look for complete information in the annual Mardi Gras section in the February 11 edition of The Era-Leader!
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PARADE SCHEDULE
•Krewe of Odysseus Night Parade
Friday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m.
Regular Franklinton Parade Route
•Magic City Carnival Assn. (MCCA)
Saturday, Feb. 14, 1 p.m.
Regular Bogalusa Parade Route
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There are now four Washington Parish Mardi Gras organizations holding parades. As always, everyone is invited to attend the parades and share the fun!
Look for complete information in the annual Mardi Gras section in the February 11 edition of The Era-Leader!
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PARADE SCHEDULE
•Krewe of Odysseus Night Parade
Friday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m.
Regular Franklinton Parade Route
•Magic City Carnival Assn. (MCCA)
Saturday, Feb. 14, 1 p.m.
Regular Bogalusa Parade Route
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Rouses of Franklinton opened at 7 a.m. Monday morning to a large crowd of local shoppers eager to view the remodeled store. Rouses replaces Winn-Dixie, which has pulled out of Louisiana entirely.
At 4 p.m. Monday local officials and others joined Rouses CEO Donny Rouse for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the store.
In the photo above, a large group of local officials and Rouses personnel were present for the ribbon-cutting. Store personnel said they were appreciative of the large number of shoppers who have come to the store.
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Washington Parish Schools Superintendent Jennifer Thomas recently met with the Student Advisory Council for a roundtable discussion focused on the pillars of the school system’s Strategic Plan. These student leaders shared thoughtful insight on ways to better recruit families to the school system; how school leaders can better serve students; and immediate actions that can be taken to improve daily operations of the system.
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Washington Parish Schools Superintendent Jennifer Thomas recently met with the Student Advisory Council for a roundtable discussion focused on the pillars of the school system’s Strategic Plan. These student leaders shared thoughtful insight on ways to better recruit families to the school system; how school leaders can better serve students; and immediate actions that can be taken to improve daily operations of the system.
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Judge William H. (Billy) Burris
Judge William H. “Billy” Burris of Franklinton, a conservative jurist and lifelong Republican, has announced his candidacy for the Louisiana Supreme Court, District 1.
The District 1 seat on the court became vacant upon Justice Will Crain’s appointment to a federal judgeship. Like Burris, Crain is also a native of Washington Parish.
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Judge William H. (Billy) Burris
Judge William H. “Billy” Burris of Franklinton, a conservative jurist and lifelong Republican, has announced his candidacy for the Louisiana Supreme Court, District 1.
The District 1 seat on the court became vacant upon Justice Will Crain’s appointment to a federal judgeship. Like Burris, Crain is also a native of Washington Parish.
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Judge William H. (Billy) Burris
Judge William H. “Billy” Burris of Franklinton, a conservative jurist and lifelong Republican, has announced his candidacy for the Louisiana Supreme Court, District 1.
The District 1 seat on the court became vacant upon Justice Will Crain’s appointment to a federal judgeship. Like Burris, Crain is also a native of Washington Parish.
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On a cloudy day in Leesville a group of 16 ropers crowded around Matt Sherwood, a two-time world champion of roping. Sherwood spoke to the group, made up of children, men and women from 10 to 70 years old, about the dedication needed to succeed in roping.
“The great thing about roping is you and your horse can do amazing things if you put the time in,” Sherwood said. “That’s the great thing about roping is, man, it’s up to you.”
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Cecily Bateman
"Because I could not stop for death, He kindly stopped for me; The carriage held but just ourselves and immortality." ----Emily Dickinson
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Cecily Bateman
"Because I could not stop for death, He kindly stopped for me; The carriage held but just ourselves and immortality." ----Emily Dickinson
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Cecily Bateman
"Because I could not stop for death, He kindly stopped for me; The carriage held but just ourselves and immortality." ----Emily Dickinson
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Callie Foreman
Growing up in northern Washington Parish in the 70's and 80's, we did not branch out much when it came to fine dining. My mother stuck to those traditional meals of baked chicken or roast, fried chicken or pork chops, and the ever beloved (not really) casserole dishes. This could be anything from wieners and potatoes to tuna and noodles. And every time she put the mystery dish on the table covered in melted cheese, she would announce it was one of our favorites (not really).
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Jim Brown
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